Changes in Foot Pressure on the Ground During Mae-Geri Kekomi
PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS Changes in foot pressure on the ground during mae-geri kekomi (front kick) in karate athlete - case study Cynarski Wojciech J.1ABCDE, Wąsik Jacek*2ABCDE, Szymczyk Daniel 3BDE, Vences de Brito Antonio4,5DE 1Faculty of Physical Education, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland 2Institute of Physical Education, Tourism and Physiotherapy, Jan Długosz University in Czestochowa, Poland 3Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland 4Sports Sciences School of Rio Maior – Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Portugal 5Investigation Center in Life Quality (CIEQV), Portugal Authors’ Contribution: A – Study design; B – Data collection; C – Statistical analysis; D – Manuscript Preparation; E – Funds Collection. Abstract Purpose: Biomechanical analysis of martial art techniques are objective and quantitative method, which may be useful in training practice for the purpose of improving these techniques as well as monitoring and enhancing athletes performance. The aim of this study was to assess selected kinetic parameters and lower limb loading during karate front kick, using force platforms, for both kicking and support leg. Material: Karate athlete, second dan, black belt holder in Idokan style, participated in this case study. The subject performed front kick in the air (without a physical target), both for his right and left leg, while standing on the force platforms. For the purpose of kinetic data recording two force platforms were used in this study (Kistler force plate, type 9286AA, Kistler, Switzerland). Selected kinetic parameters for kicking and support leg as well as front kick execution time were analysed. Results: Results of our case study revealed higher values of the kinetic parameters for the right leg, comparing to the left leg.
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